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THE ENE WEEKLY GUARE A.' VOL. « I I «.I SI . OKI (iOS, I lli RSD.AA COLONEL ERB KILL Philadelphia. Oct. 7.—The killing (t hi« country home near here last ught of Captain J. Clayton Erb. the truzted lieutenant and confidential of Israel W. Durham, formerly leader of the Republican organiza tion. is the sensation of the city. Erb vas shot dead by his sister-in-law, grs Beisel, during a quarrel over do mestic affairs. Captain Erb and wife have hail (onsiderable trouble, each accusing the other of unbecoming conduct, and matters had reached the courts, with prospects that sooner or later divorce proceedings would have been institute«! by one or the other. They continued to live at "Red Gables," the Erb country home. Mrs. Beisel is in jail and stated that she thought he was going to kill her. and that it was a case of who struck the first blow. She fired at him six times, four bullets striking him and two entering the walls. dl of ministers has decided to pro test against the annexation of th«' 1 provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austra-Hungary through the Aus trail embassy here. SIUSLAW IS BRYAN ANO TAFT IN EVIDENCE AT ARE BOTH GUESTS IRANS-MISSISSIPPI JOIN WITH GREECE OF WINDY CITY GREAT BRITAIN OPPOSES POLICY OF FRANCIS JOSEPH CRETE ISLANDERS A physician sent for arrived after Erb was dead. Mrs. Beisel was stay ing at a nearby hotel and says she went to the house last night and hear ing angry words on the second floor went upstairs and found Erb beating his wife. She says Erb turned on her and she shot him. Mrs. F rb .Arrested Philadelphia. Oct. —As a result of the investigation by the district attorney of Delaware county, It has been deemed necessary to order the arrest of Mrs. Clayton T. Erb. It is said that Mrs. Katherine Beisel has repudiated the alleged confess! >n the polke say she made last night, in which she admitted having killed her brother-in-law. Mrs. Erb will be ar rested as soon as she recovers her composure. Ixmdon. Oct. 7.—In a reply to the notification of Austria-Hungary's in tentions In regard to the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Brit ish government today made practi cally the same reply that it did to Bulgaria, when informed of that country's independence, and the Brlt- ish ambassador at Vienna has been Instructed to urge upon the Austro- Hungarian government the necessity of reconsidering Its action. Serv ia Enters Protect Belgrade. Oct. 7.- This govern ment has addressed ati energetic note to the signât ries of the Berlin treaty against Austria-Hungary’s breach of the provisions of the treaty by seizing the occupied provinces of Bosnia anl Herzegovina. This step, it is contended, will prove fatal to Senator Beveridge, one of the the future of Servia. country's noted statesmen, pa aed ; through Eugene on his Taft tour la Porte Also Protests night. Constantinople, Oct. 7. The coun- + ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4- ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ Athens. Oct. 7 — Dispatches Front Cananea announce that the people of Crete have pro claimed the union of that isl and with Greece. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Cananea, Isl eof Crete. Oct. 7. The Cretans, emboldened by the developments in Bul garia. are preparing a coup d’ etat in favor of a union with Greece. ♦ ♦ ♦ + ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ While sitting on a bench at the Southern Pacific depot last evening John Hewitt, who says his home is In California, fell forward onto the ground In a faint. At first it ’ »as believed that he was dead, but an examination by a physician showo'il that th«« man had merely fainted Albany from exposure and hunger Herald. See Windows DRESS GOODS SPECIAL—85c SUITINGS 68c Gigantic Clothing V* Sale The greatest bargains ever offered the people of Eugene and Lane County of strictly new up-to-date men’s and boys’ clothing. No old shop worn “can’t sell” kind, but desirable stylish suits and overcoats that will be a credit for you to wear. They are the kind you have been wearing and we have bought before. You know their value. If they are not right we are here and will be here to make them right. Men’s Suits and Overcoats $6 to $25 Boys’ Suits and O’coats $2.50 to $10 All during this GREAT STOCK REDUCING SALE at the wonderfully reduced price of V4 to y2 ou Men’s and Boys’ Underwear on Sale Copyright 1908 by Hart Schaffner & Marx overstocked and we are determined to reduce. Reliable goods, you know, that are on sale at bargain prices. Well Dressed for $25.00 If you spend this amount on one of our suits, you can have two sea son's satisfactory wear and still have a suit for rainy days. This has been the experience of those who have worn "Wool tex", "La Vogue.” or the English Piccadilly" Suits, ea. *25.00 You wouldn't take two minutes to decide what kind of a coat tl wear If you take a "Wooltex.” The styles are dependable for newness and good taste. A fashion authority in Paris make» this point certain, each............................. *50 down to *12.50 Beauty and Economy in Waists 8u< h are the new All-over Net Waists just received. received, cream, .iavy. and brown. Allover Net. silk, lace ind applique trimnr * E< o material and making will cost more than. *5.00 Waists for Style and Comfort Wool Batiste Waist embroidered or tucked front, light blue, green, red and cream for fall and color», navy, winter »••ar; • 2.50 each..................’...................................................................................... The Sweater Coat is the Practical One They are worn by the College girl and her high-school sister. Prac tical. every stitch solid comfort. To possessone Is the desire of every student All colors In many styles and prices to suit every size purse. Each *0.50, *5, *1.50, *3.50, *2.50 The Merry Widow Veil is With Ils Yet A Wooltex Coat Gives Confidence and Satisfaction omy each .,. SO. II ------------ F- I I I XIXt., «H fOIIER H. IPOS Just received, new lot by express In navy, brown, black and *2.50 and »1.75 gray, each ............................................................... INKS (OMMIHilH, COXGRESH TO AllVOt ATE APPROPRIA Chicago. Oct. 7.—National atten , the greater railroad systems to trans TIOS FOR IIAItllOB IMI'RoVE- tion was directed to the opening of port them; that the only way to solve the question was to have recourse to the Lake-to-the-Gulf deep waterways the waterways; that transportation convention today, when th«' Republi by water cost but one sixth that by TIOXS IXTBODI CEI» can and Democratic nominees for the rail, and that a greater saving would be apportioned between producer and presidency arrived in Chicago, pre consumer, hence among all our peo San Francisco, Oct. 7 While paratory to doing their irart In th te ple, would follow. gathering toward promot luit th" deep "The achievement of these great comparatively few delegates were waterway project that will link •'«• end» cannot, however. be worked out present at the second day's session Great Lakes with the ocean through congress without a radical when the Trans-Mississippl Conitner- Mr Bryan was first to arrive nn I departure from the course of pro was met at the depot by a delegatl n cedure heretofore employed No pro i rial Congress was called to order this consisting of representative i of th" jects should be approved without the. morning, nearly every one of the ear- waterways commission and ooliti il most careful consideration of their I . ly arrivals were provided with one or parties. Two hours later Judge Tuft f< usability and usefulness. When the more resolutions, and the first hour had a similar greeting and was es execution of an approved project has I was devoted to reading and explain corted to the convention hill, where once been determined upon. It should ' ing matters on which It Is expected he delivered the first of th- notab!“ be carried to completion as rapidly the congress will go on record. Res speeches that will mark the Hire“ as possible so that th«' people's In-! olutions were introduced today which days' session. Every seat In the con \ 'stment may be made to bring re-1 «•over a wide range of subjects. In vention hall was filled when Gover turns at the earliest possible mo- [ cluding on« by Secretary Wasted, of the Oregon ami Washington Lumber nor Deneen Introduced Taft, who was inent.” Association. urging an given an ovation. At the completion "Y mr project promises to connect | men's of his speech Judge Taft left hur by n deep waterway the Gr«*at Lakes amendment to the interstate com riedly for Galesburg. 111., where he system with the Mississippi river and | merce act authorizing the commis made a speech before returning to the Gulf of Mexico, and tints with ail sion to suspend and investigate ad vances In freight rates upon th«« prop Chicago to meet Bryan at a banquet the harbors of the world. of the Chicago Association of Com "It Is a grand conception and ap er complaint before they be, onie ef merce tonight peals to the thoughful consideration fective.” By George C. Congdon, of Seattle, Tomorrow Bryan, Plnchot and of those who must finally pass upon Walter D. Moody will be th«' princi Its adopting. The Mississippi river, "urging trans-continental railroads pal speakers before the convention. with Its great tributaries, drains an to grant one-way round trip to the Judge Taft's .Address empire vastly greater In all the re Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition." By Peter Loggle. of North Bend., Mr. Taft said the systematic im sources <if nature than those who ac provement of waterways had been complished the acquisition of that Or., "urging the appointment of a too long neglected by the govern mighty stream and the territory be board of federal engineers to revise the projects for the Improvement of ment and extensive improvement, ac yond It ever dreamed of. cording to some general and com "The Improvement of all these Coos Bay, with a view of fortifying prehensive plan, so as to mold them streams, so as to make them serve th«« entrance and establishing a coal into a complete system of trans|H>r- the best purpose of navigation, must ing station.” By the Board of Trade of Florence, tatlon, has now forced Itself upon us ultimately be accomplished. The I with surprising suddenness, and, he problems of their Improvement are Oregon, "recommending appropria said, the productiveness of the peo somewhat difficult, even Intricate, tions for the Improvement of the Sl- uslaw harbor. Oregon.” ple had outstripped the ability of | though not Insurmountable." CANADIAN PACIFIC TRIAL OF JOE COMPANY FORMED STRIKE IS SETTLED JACOBS IS TO ENCOURAGE ♦ THIS AFTERNOON SIUSLAW RAILROAD ♦ + ♦ ♦ The trial of Jr>e Jatobs, the Char nelton street store k«'e|>er, who was, arrested one day last week charged with violating the liquor nuisance law, Is being hel«| In the police court this afternoon before Acting Police Judge Bryson and a jury consisting of the following: F. R. Wetherbee, W II. Kay. J. A. Ham. David Link, Charles H. Hales anil .1. W. Bray. J. M. and Geo. A. Pipes and L M Travis are attorneys for Jacobs, while City Attorney L. E Bean and J. M. Williams represent the city. There abe a whole "raft” of wit nesses In the case and the trial will probably not be finished until even ing. If then. It will be remembered that Jacobs has twice been sentenced for selling liquor, one of the sentences being a i term In the county jail If he Is con victed this time he will doubtless be given the maximum sentence under the city ordinance. CHAIRMAN MACK STILL ON DUTY ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Chicago, Oct. 7. Chair man Mack, of the Democratic National committee, who It was rejHirted suffered a ner vous collapse last night. Is on duty as usual today. DASEDALL GAMES New Duplex Automobile Veils Brown and tan, light and dark blue .black and white, each. *5.50 « Dress Goods for All Occasions Good serviceable appropriate materials for rainy day, street, house gowns and for evening wear. We never had so many styles as this season, and serviceable to the last degree Invisible stripes are very prominent in our stock Green seems to be the color although brown or blue are most used excellent mater ials for shopping, church or traveling; 42 Inches wide, the yard ■t ...... *12.-. Heavier suiting In navy or brown stripe for tailor made garment. 52 Inch. wide, the yard ................................... »IJWl Washington, Oct. 27. First game (American league i Washington 1, New York 0. (11 Innings ) Boston, Oct. 7. League)- First garni Philadelphia 1. (American Boston 10, PRESIDENT WILL NOT TAKE STUMP Washington. Oct 7 Pres ident Roosevelt told Senator Hemenway today that he did not < onslder it necessary for him i the president * to make speeches In support of Taft. ♦ I ME WHEAT M lllhET» No hat to fill every requirement like a Gordon, ea. $3.00 Hampton Bros 55Ô-564 Willamette SL. WHERE CASH BEATS CREDIT Suit Cases of every description $2.50 to f I 5 Portland, Oct. 7 changed. Wheat Is un- Chicago. Oct. 7.—December, #9%; May, *1.02 'a ; July, »4. Tacoma, changed. 7 Wheat Winnipeg, Oct. 7 Gener al Manager Bury, of the Ca nadian Pacific, has agreed to the proposal of the striking machinists to take them all back. The company today shipped all the strikebreak ers out of the city and the strikers returned to work. ♦ ♦ I II.I S lltTK I.I S OF ixroitl’o- ♦ ♦ » ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ WILL ASSEMBLE ASSETS AXDOF- TO CAPITALISTS WHO WISH MOXKA IS EXTEIIPBISES IX M ATTER TO BE T \K I X l l> PRESIDES T'S Ti:: s T BISTER IS SOW I SDER SI SITI ION Chicago, Oct. (I Frank B. Kel logg, President Roosevelt'» chief trust buster, Is the object of a »ever» attack made today by the Democratic National committee, which charge» that Kellogg, while acting as chief counsel for the government In the suits against the Standard Oil. has been the Minnesota attorney for the steel trust, the beef trust, the sleep ing car trust, the express companies and other "interests.” The committee quotes George S. Loftus, of St. Paul, commissioner of the Minnesota Shippers' and Receiv ers' Association, for the charges l^of- tus declares that the Official Railway Guide »hows Kellogg as general coun sel for the Duluth Iron Range rail road, and that Poor « Manti«-! de clares that this road Is owned by the f'nlted States Steel Corporation. It Is alleged that Kellogg. In 1 »07, assumed charge of the force» of the steel trust to bring about the deatruc- tion of unions on the Iron Range road. Kellogg Is a member of the Re publican national committee and one of the most prominent figures in the party organization, aside from the managepient of the anti-trust cases, for which he was made a deputy at torney-general under Bonaparte. Th« l.ane County Asset Company filed articles of Incorporation with the county clerk this afternoon. The principal place of business is Eugene, and the capital st ok is |1*,*** Th* Incorporators are F. E Dunn, Alton Hampton and Joseph Fellman, well- known merchants of this city. There are other prominent citizens inter ested in the company. Attorney A. F. Campbell, who drew up the articles of Incorporation and who is Interested in the company, when asked by a reporter concerning the objects of the corporation, stated that It was simply to assemble assets together to Induce capital to Invest In 1-ane county. It Is for the general advancement of the county, espec ially the western portion. "It Is not th« Intention of the com pany,” he said,"to enter Into the con struction of any railroads, canals or anything of the sort, but to assemble assets and be in a position to assist capitalists who may wish to corne ♦ here for that purpose.” ♦ The objects and alms of the cor- PROBABLE SHOW EIW poratlon, as set forth In the articles ♦ IS SOUTH WERT ♦ filed today are as follows ♦ "To purchase, possess, eel] and dis Oregon — Fair tonight; pose of such real estate and personal ♦ Thursday fair In the eastern property donated to said corporation portion, probably showers and by the Fnlted States or any state, ter ♦ 4- cooler In western portion ritory or county, city or other muni ♦ Washington Fair tonight, cipal corporation, or by any person, ♦ except showers on western firm or association for the purpose ♦ coast; Thursday, showers and of aiding In tarrying out the objects ♦ cooler lu the eastern pur of this corporation To survey, lay tlon, fair In eastern port Ion out, establish and acquire right-of- ♦ Idaho -Fair and warmer way for railroads, canals, aud wagon ♦ except In southern portion; roads, and to build and construct ♦ Thursday, fair. same, to acquire, possess, use and sell ♦ water rights and to do all things nec essary to secure such rights, and to ♦ use. hold or dispose of the same To co-operate In every way with the Sl- Vol XGF.HT I IX <»x RECORD AT GAME uslaw River Improvement (Tub for the development of the resources of Chicago, Oct. « -The youngest I^ne county. To sell or dispose of record attended the __ ____ any property or right that may be baseball fan on acquired by the corporation In pursu game between the Cubs and the Pitts ance of Its pur|K>ses to any person, burg Pirates Sunday. He was horn firm or corporation to whom It may In the grand stand, and at a crucial see fit to eel) or dispose of same, at moment of the game, and his faint a price not In excess of the gross cost veil Joined that of other thousands thereof to this corporation Provid an« Pitcher M >r decal Brown made the ing said person, firm or corporation hit that brought in the winning run shall give guarantees satisfactory to for Chicago The mother and child were taken this corporation that h eor they will use said property or rights within a from the stand during the excitement reasonable tin* for th* purpose of the game, and today the Chicago deb ia ».eking the Infant for a maa- I Continued on Page Twelve )
